Phonethip Mounsithiraj, 41

Phonethip  Mounsithiraj, age 41, of Centreville, passed away Monday, January 4th, 2010 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Vientiene, Laos on October 28, 1968,  a son of  Theuang and DamDouane (Laungrath) Mounsithiraj. In 1980 Phonethip and his family moved to Centreville and he later graduated from Centreville High School in 1987. While in high school he participated in football and basketball. Phonethip attended Glen Oaks Community College for two years and Ferris State University where he received an Associate Science Degree in Industrial Technology. He worked in Quality Control at Jenco Corp. for 10 years. Phonethip was a member of  The Vineyard Church in Mishawaka. He enjoyed music and playing guitar, and was an avid sports fan.
Surviving are his mother DamDouane Mounsithiraj, Centreville, sister Khingkham Mounsithiraj, Centreville, brothers Thavisak (Anita) Mounsithiraj, Goshen, IN, Thavisith (Jean)  Mounsithiraj, Goshen, IN, Viratham (Amy) Mounsithiraj, Goshen, IN, Monotham Mounsithiraj, Centreville, nieces and nephews Tyler, Annie, Kate, Joseph, Molly, Aaron, and Dteban. He was preceded in death by his father.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Vineyard Church, 16219 Jackson Rd., Mishawaka, IN, with Pastor Mark Pope officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. On line messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.